In the pharmaceutical industry, managing the complex supply chain is now twice as complex, under DSCSA.
Advanced ERP systems like ePedigreeRX™ significantly streamline DSCSA compliance processes, particularly at Level 4 (L4), where enterprise-wide planning and management come into play. DCAA Solutions’ ePedigreeRX™ L5 system leverages Acumatica’s robust features, making it an all-in-one tool for pharmaceutical companies to maintain compliance, manage inventory, and ensure efficient drug distribution.
Understanding ePedigreeRX™ (Acumatica) as an L4 System
ePedigreeRX™ functions as an L5 system, focusing on the strategic management of enterprise resources, including inventory, compliance, finances, and customer relationships. In the context of pharmaceutical distribution, ePedigreeRX™ serves as a comprehensive platform for overseeing operations at a high level, ensuring that drugs move safely and efficiently through the supply chain.
Here’s how ePedigreeRX™ supports key areas in pharmaceutical distribution:
1. Inventory and Supply Chain Management
For pharmaceutical companies, maintaining control over inventory is critical. ePedigreeRX™ helps manage:
- Procurement, replenishment, and distribution across multiple locations.
- Batches, lot tracking, and expiration dates, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and preventing wastage or mishandling of drugs. This level of control ensures that companies can respond to fluctuating demands while maintaining accurate stock levels.
2. Regulatory Compliance and Traceability
ePedigreeRX™ plays a pivotal role in compliance, particularly with regulations like the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). It provides:
- EPCIS Verification at inventory receiving via EDI with user friendly error messages
- EPCIS creation at shipment
- GS1 Master Data Management
- A platform for ensuring full traceability of drugs from the manufacturer to the end customer, meeting FDA standards.
- Robust tools for managing transaction histories, helping distributors stay compliant with tracking and serialization requirements, critical under DSCSA.
3. Financial Management
ePedigreeRX™ manages all financial transactions involved in drug distribution, such as:
- Billing, payments, and cost tracking related to procurement, storage, and transportation.
- Pricing oversight, ensuring that companies can account for every aspect of cost when distributing products.
4. Sales and Customer Management
Customer relationships in pharmaceutical distribution are vital. ePedigreeRX™ integrates sales orders, invoicing, and CRM features to:
- Manage customer relationships, track order histories, and forecast demand.
- Enable companies to offer a streamlined sales process, improving customer satisfaction.
5. Warehouse and Distribution Logistics
Efficient logistics are crucial to ensuring that pharmaceuticals reach their destination in a timely and compliant manner. Acumatica:
- Repackaging, or lite manufacturing
- Pick, Pack and Ship
- Scan and Receipt via bar code scanners
- Integrates with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to streamline shipping and logistics.
- Ensures that all distribution meets regulatory standards, including temperature control for sensitive drugs.
The Role of ePedigreeRX™ in DSCSA Compliance
ePedigreeRX™ functions as an L5 system places it at the heart of enterprise-level operations, bridging the gap of fragmented systems into one! Most industry solutions require accounting, EDI and Track-N-Trace solutions from 3 separate vendors, all trying to keep coordinated integrated systems raising the cost of ownership and complexity of operating.
Under DSCSA, pharmaceutical companies must adhere to strict guidelines regarding product verification, serialization, and transaction histories. Acumatica ensures that these requirements are met by:
- Facilitating secure data exchange and product tracking.
- Enabling real-time visibility into all aspects of the supply chain, from inventory to customer orders.
Integration with L5 Systems for End-to-End Compliance
While ePedigreeRX™ excels in enterprise-level management, DSCSA compliance often requires inter-enterprise communication, managed by L5 systems. These systems ensure secure data exchange between stakeholders, including manufacturers, distributors, and regulators.
Why Choose ePedigreeRX™ L5 System with Acumatica?
DCAA Solutions’ ePedigreeRX™ L5 System, offers a seamless solution for pharmaceutical distribution companies looking to enhance their supply chain management and ensure compliance with regulations like DSCSA. Acumatica’s cloud-based platform, combined with ePedigreeRX™ specialization in drug tracking and traceability, creates an efficient, scalable, and compliant solution for the modern pharmaceutical landscape.
By leveraging the strengths of Acumatica as a modern cloud platform, ePedigreeRX ™ helps companies manage inventory, compliance, and financials, while preparing them for future regulatory challenges. In an industry where safety, efficiency, and compliance are paramount, this combination delivers an unparalleled advantage.